A devastating road accident on the Lakhtar-Vadhwan highway near Kumar village in Gujarat&rsquo;s Surendranagar district has claimed the lives of eight people from the same extended family, while one person remains critically injured.
Police reports confirm that the collision took place late Friday evening when a Swift Dzire car carrying family members from Kadu village to Surendranagar collided head-on with another vehicle. The impact sparked a massive fire, leaving the passengers trapped inside. Despite efforts from locals and rescue teams, the blaze engulfed the vehicle, making it impossible for the victims to escape.
The victims have been identified as:
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Meenaba Virendrasingh Rana (Kadu)
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Kailaba Jagdishsingh Chudasama (55, Jhijhar, residing in Bhavnagar)
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Rajshreeba Narendrasinh Rana (47, Kadu)
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Divyaba Hardevsingh Jadeja (32, Kutch)
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Nitaba Bhagirathsingh Jadeja (53, Jamnagar)
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Pratipalsinh Jagdishsingh Chudasama (35)
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Riddhiba Pratipalsinh (13)
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Divyeshriba Pratipalsinh (10 months)
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One more person, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was rescued with severe injuries and shifted to Surendranagar Hospital for treatment.
Officials stated that the intensity of the crash and subsequent fire made recovery and identification extremely difficult. The bodies were charred beyond recognition and had to be identified through relatives.
Police are investigating whether speeding or negligence was the cause of the accident. The tragedy has once again underlined the alarming rise in fatal road accidents across Gujarat highways.

Surendranagar car crash kills 8 family members

Tragic Gujarat accident claims 8 lives, including women and children, on Lakhtar highway

Surendranagar car crash kills 8 family members

Tragic Gujarat accident claims 8 lives, including women and children, on Lakhtar highway

August 18, 2025 | 24:54 IST